Finding the Third Proportional to 43,861 and 106,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,861 and 106,057 is: 256,448.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,861 : 106,057 = 106,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,861/106,057 = 106,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,861x = 106,057 × 106,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,861x = 11,248,087,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,248,087,249/43,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,448.49
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